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Cable Tricep Pressdown

Isolate and sculpt your triceps with the Cable Tricep Pushdown Version II! Feel the burn with every rep.

The Cable Tricep Pressdown mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest. You'll need: rope attachment, cable machine and straight bar attachment.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Rope Attachment
Rope Attachment
Straight Bar Attachment
Straight Bar Attachment

Cable Tricep Pressdown Muscles Worked

Primary

Triceps (triceps brachii)

Secondary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)

How to do the Cable Tricep Pressdown

Cable Triceps Pushdown Instructions

Positioning:

  1. Adjust the cable machine to a high position.

  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Grip the straight bar or rope attachment with both hands, palms facing down or towards each other if using a rope.

  4. Step back slightly to create tension in the cable but remain close enough to maintain a good posture.

Movement:

  1. Keep your elbows close to your body and at a 90-degree angle.

  2. Engage your core and stand up tall, keeping your back straight.

  3. Slowly push the attachment down towards your thighs, fully extending your arms while keeping your elbows stationary.

  4. Squeeze your triceps at the bottom of the movement.

  5. Gradually return to the starting position, controlling the weight as you raise the attachment back up.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring that you maintain proper form throughout the exercise.

Tips:

  • Avoid leaning forward or using momentum to push the weight down.

  • Focus on the contraction in your triceps to maximize effectiveness.

  • Start with lighter weights to master the form before increasing resistance.

Cable Tricep Pressdown FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Tricep Pressdown work?

The Cable Tricep Pressdown mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Tricep Pressdown?

Rope attachment, cable machine and straight bar attachment.

What workout day should the Cable Tricep Pressdown go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Tricep Pressdown variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable High-Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension, Cable High-Pulley Straight-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension, Cable High-Pulley Triceps Extension and Cable Incline Pushdown.

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